Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology

Welcome to CPCC’s Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology Program

Are you interested in learning more about the program? Come visit our campus for an information session to tour our lab and meet your instructors!

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Why Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology?

Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology is where creativity and technology meet. Printing is America’s third largest manufacturing industry. It employs 1.1 million people nationwide and has annual sales of over $640 billion. The industry is active locally with North and South Carolina employing 12,357 and reaching annual sales of 2.2 billion. Industries in the printing subsector print products such as books, product labels and packaging, signage, promotional materials, etc. Performed support activities include data imaging and design, platemaking services, technical assistance and troubleshooting.

Our Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the printing, publishing, packaging and related industries. Graduates should qualify for a career in these fields as well as supportive roles such as sales and marketing.

Students will receive hands-on training in:

Flexography

Ink and Substrate testing procedures

Wide Format

Pre-press and Digital Imaging Design Software and Color Management

Finishing

Package Engineering and Design

Screen Printing

Emerging Printing Technologies

Most classes include custom printing of your personalized designed art

Our GAIT Program includes both Curriculum and Industry Training programs at the Harper National Flexograpic Center. You can also view details of our programs are provided on this site or you may contact one of our helpful staff members. See our Faculty & Staff page or watch the video below for more details!